Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Oct 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to perform a puja at the Ram temple and attend the Deepotsav on the eve of Diwali.
UP | Ayodhya is all set to host PM Modi on the eve of Deepavali today
PM Modi will offer prayers to Lord Ramlala Virajman, followed by an inspection of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site. He will also take part in Deepotsav celebrations. pic.twitter.com/kn8MUrIBbs
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 23, 2022
At around 6.30 pm, the prime minister will attend the ‘aarti’ on the banks of the Saryu River, which will be followed by his launch of the grand Deepotsav celebrations.
He is likely to light up five diyas (earthen lamps) which will symbolise the ‘Panchtatva’ (water, space, fire, wind and earth).
More than 15 lakh diyas will be lit on the occasion. The sixth edition of Deepotsav is being held this year and it is the first time that PM Modi will participate in the celebrations.
Meanwhile, elaborate security arrangements have been made across Ayodhya for PM Modi’s visit. The Prime Minister will also attend the event at Ram Katha Park where the symbolic coronation of Lord Ram and Sita will take place. He will, thereafter, light the first earthen lamp at the majestic Ram Ki Paidi ghat.
Uttar Pradesh | Security heightened in Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi's arrival to take part in Deepotsav celebrations
PM will offer prayers to Lord Ramlala Virajman, followed by an inspection of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site. pic.twitter.com/VfIxbHOcj7
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 23, 2022
